Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Payroll & Benefits Specialist Cherokee County Schools Central Office - Murphy, North Carolina. Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Cherokee County (NC) School District, and North Carolina School Jobs Job Details Job ID: 5724315 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description

POSITION: PAYROLL & BENEFITS SPECIALIST

REPORTS TO: FINANCE OFFICER

SALARY RANGE: OFFICE X OR NC-10

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under limited supervision, must be able to work independently and possess decision‑making skills to meet critical deadlines (e.g., payroll) Process system‑wide end‑of‑month payroll including reconciling all payrolls and related liabilities Perform complex technical and fiscal governmental account work in the Finance Department, overseeing disbursement and accounting of payroll‑related liabilities, reviewing and reporting all ACA data Responsible for reporting all Workers Comp claims and related reports, coordinating Short‑Term Disability and Extended Short‑Term Disability through the Retirement System Process monthly and quarterly reports in a timely manner; duties may vary depending on circumstances

QUALIFICATIONS

High School graduate with a two‑year degree or college‑level work experience required Experience in payroll processing of 100 employees or more preferred Minimum of 3 years’ experience with basic accounting principles and bookkeeping Familiar with LINQ operating systems preferred Familiar with supplemental employee benefit groups, North Carolina State Health Plan and North Carolina State Retirement System preferred Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word Excellent verbal and written communication skills Sensitive to confidential material Bachelor degree in business or related accounting field preferred

NATURE OF WORK

Finance position responsible for processing payroll that works closely with HR administration to manage elective employee benefit designations and workers compensation claims Maintain and review all payroll liability payments, reporting and reviewing ACA payroll data, and all other payroll reporting Conduct meetings with new hires to discuss benefit enrollments and answer payroll questions Conduct exit meetings with employees leaving to explain close‑out procedures and benefit termination Prepare retirement application for employees retiring and explain the retirement process Communicate with staff during open enrollment periods and provide instructions on enrollment or benefit changes Cross‑train others in finance and payroll processes as required

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Position Type: Full‑Time Contact Information Kim Gibson 911 Andrews Road Murphy, North Carolina 28906 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education